sliderphil 0 Posted December 25, 2006 If anyone is interested in the Speedway Machine, I am currently building a laydown Weslake pushrod speeday bike to compete in top flight Canadian Speedway next season. I know laydown Weslakes have been tried before but I'm going a step further. My aim is to try to keep some of the "retro" look, coupled with all the advantages of the modern machine, including a real re-circulating oil system. Our very small North American tracks don't necessarily benefit from brute power, but much more suit a lightweight nimble bike with very smooth power characteristics. I think I can bring my beloved Weslake back to compete near the top of our National scene. Keep an eye on my website to see the progress if you're interested. My contact details are on my site too if you are interested in discussin further. Regards, Phil #21 http://www.sliderphil.netfirms.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lee - the best ever 2 Posted December 30, 2006 Great web site...but without wanting to be too picky Michael Lee won the 1980 world final on a Jawa..not a weslake..... He was a works Jawa rider at the time and was comtemplating switching to Weslake but his Dad ( a genius with engines) managed to breathe new life into the Jawa and the rest is history....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hot Shoe 58 Posted December 30, 2006 If anyone is interested in the Speedway Machine, I am currently building a laydown Weslake pushrod speeday bike to compete in top flight Canadian Speedway next season. Our very small North American tracks don't necessarily benefit from brute power, but much more suit a lightweight nimble bike with very smooth power characteristics.http://www.sliderphil.netfirms.com <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'd be interested to know whether the 'Laydown' Wessie will have quicker lap times than the standard upright Wessie around those smaller tracks. Keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sliderphil 0 Posted December 31, 2006 Great web site...but without wanting to be too picky Michael Lee won the 1980 world final on a Jawa..not a weslake..... Thanks for that! That has come as a total surprise to me. I thought I was knowledgeable about the Wessies triumphs, but obviously you learn something every day!! I'll correct my website in the New Year when I get time. Regards, http://www.sliderphil.netfirms.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sliderphil 0 Posted December 31, 2006 I'd be interested to know whether the 'Laydown' Wessie will have quicker lap times than the standard upright Wessie around those smaller tracks. Keep us posted. I'll do that Hot Shoe. I'm convinced it will be great, for me personally anyway. I've invested much time and money into this beast so I planned every stage carefully. I'm just about to do initial lubrication checks, based on the conversion to complete re-circ. Thanks for your interest. It certainly is a labour of love! Regards, http://www.sliderphil.netfirms.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trackman 3 Posted December 31, 2006 Thanks for your interest. It certainly is a labour of love! Regards, http://www.sliderphil.netfirms.com <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good on Ya SP Now thats one way of making UK Speedway cheaper! Regards. PS. What is the cost of all the motors in EL,PL,CL? BSPA, you need to be nice to Sliderphil........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sliderphil 0 Posted January 30, 2007 Good on Ya SP Now thats one way of making UK Speedway cheaper! Regards. PS. What is the cost of all the motors in EL,PL,CL? BSPA, you need to be nice to Sliderphil........ I might have a bit of trouble meeting the demand! My high volume production capabilities are somewhat limited by the increasing rarity of the Weslake motor! If anyone is interested, the bike now runs well and is coming together nicely. It can be seen at: http://www.sliderphil.netfirms.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Main Man 222 Posted February 1, 2007 Great web site...but without wanting to be too picky Michael Lee won the 1980 world final on a Jawa..not a weslake..... He was a works Jawa rider at the time and was comtemplating switching to Weslake but his Dad ( a genius with engines) managed to breathe new life into the Jawa and the rest is history....... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> and you can read the whole story (and many more!) about this in Michael's long awaited book --due out early this season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hot Shoe 58 Posted February 1, 2007 I might have a bit of trouble meeting the demand! My high volume production capabilities are somewhat limited by the increasing rarity of the Weslake motor! I have one sitting in the corner of my garage so that's a start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm 0 Posted February 3, 2007 Here is my SOHC Antig Weslake Laydown in an RTS chassis. http://xtremesport.org/rts-aw.jpg http://xtremesport.org/rts-aw2.jpg The tank and fork cover give it a retro look. The engine was one used by Martin Hagon when sponsored by Antig Weslake. One of the factory bikes is in the hagon Shocks showroom and the other was bought from Antig by Lee Cross who crashed and wrecked it. I bought the motor. Lee Cross at Tonbridge http://www.leecrossracing.com/images/lee-collier-street.jpg The last moments of a straight bike http://www.leecrossracing.com/images/Frame-96.jpg I also have a Ted Howell TT tuned pushrod Weslake Laydown that should see completion in April. I bought this engine from Les Collins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sliderphil 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Hey Malcolm! Good to hear from you on here. Great pictures of the SOHC Weslake in action (even if it was it's last moments!). I think your comment on keeping some retro feel to our laydowns is important. When you first showed me the pictures of your RTS a few months ago, I liked it for that very reason. I am also pursuing that semi-retro look. I will run my bike with no covers or fork cover. I very much like the look of the open front forks and headstock. I've also had some Union Jack fenders (mudguards) made in heavy metalflake, just like were used by some riders in the early Eighties. Alan Graham's Weslake had this colour scheme and it looked great. Anyway, keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing some pictures of the TT Weslake hopefully soon! Cheers, Phil #21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorkekeith 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Thanks for that! That has come as a total surprise to me. I thought I was knowledgeable about the Wessies triumphs, but obviously you learn something every day!! I'll correct my website in the New Year when I get time. Regards, http://www.sliderphil.netfirms.com <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi phill,bike looks good all the best keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Roe 5 Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Well it has been long enough that 5 years have gone by and I have had to open a new account. However I do hope to have the bike finished by weekend. http://www.xtremespo...twin-carb-1.jpg http://www.xtremespo...twin-carb-2.jpg http://www.xtremespo...twin-carb-3.jpg Malcolm Edited September 16, 2012 by Malcolm Roe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Roe 5 Posted September 16, 2012 http://www.xtremesport.org/weslake-twin-carb-4.jpg http://www.xtremesport.org/weslake-twin-carb-5.jpg http://www.xtremesport.org/weslake-twin-carb-6.jpg http://www.xtremesport.org/weslake-twin-carb-7.jpg http://www.xtremesport.org/weslake-twin-carb-8.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Roe 5 Posted November 4, 2012 Ticking over nicely. http://www.xtremesport.org/MOV00023.MPG http://www.xtremesport.org/ldwt-1.jpg http://www.xtremesport.org/ldwt-2.jpg http://www.xtremesport.org/ldwt-3.jpg http://www.xtremesport.org/ldwt-4.jpg http://www.xtremesport.org/ldwt-5.jpg http://www.xtremesport.org/ldwt-6.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
